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HOLLY, Colorado

February 2, 1991 · NTSB DEN91LA038 · CESSNA 170A (N1437D)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN91LA038
AircraftCESSNA 170A
RegistrationN1437D
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.0508, -102.1206
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